Dirkie
“Few have ever entered the deadly, mysterious Kalahari, and lived to reveal its secrets!”
Synopsis
An 8-year-old boy and his dog are left to face a vast desert wasteland alone after a plane crash, while an army of men and machines penetrate the desert searching for them. Based on true events.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamie Uys
- Screenplay & Story
- Jamie Uys
- Original Title
- Dirkie
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Mimosa Films
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Jamie Uys
Jamie Uys
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Jamie Uys
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Jamie Uys
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What is Dirkie about?
An 8-year-old boy and his dog are left to face a vast desert wasteland alone after a plane crash, while an army of men and machines penetrate the desert searching for them. Based on true events.
Who directed Dirkie?
Dirkie was directed by Jamie Uys.
Who stars in Dirkie?
The principal cast of Dirkie includes Wynand Uys, Jamie Uys, Lady Frolic of Belvedale, Wilhelm Esterhuizen, Sue Burman.
When was Dirkie released and how long is it?
Dirkie was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.